The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way

"The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way" is a great example of realistic «rags-to-riches» stories. It happened in Norton. Sixteen years old orphan Phillip is forced by Mr. Pope to lead a life of a pauper. Although the boy resists, he is brought to the poorhouse against his will. The heroes' only property is his violin. He leaves the hometown in search of better life. Read the book to find out if he will be able to save his violin and to get in a decent private school! The book will definitely keep you off the computer and away from the TV! Feel the bootstrapping mentality of the time with Horatio Alger's juvenile novel "The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way".